Lungs Flashcards
Thoracic arteries (intercostals)
Posterior from aorta Internal thoracic (anterior)
diapragm, 8,10,12
Inf vena cava
Esophagus
Aorta
Innervation of diagpram
Phrenic
Which way do lungs ‘bud’ during featal development
Medially and ventarlly
What produces surfactant and what does it do?
Alvolar sacs
Reduces Surface tension
name the 4 paretial pleura
medistinal
costal
cervical
disphragmatic
name the 3 pleural reflections and which is ‘parasaggital’
diaphragmatic
Vertebral
sternal (parasag)
Dame the two lung recesses
costalmediostinum
costaldiaphragmatic
where is the costaldiaphragmatic recess located?
intercostal space 8-10
Where is the apex of the lungs?
thoracic inlet
Where is the thoracic inlet?
1st rib and munubrium
Name the fissures of the lefr and right lungs
R Horzontal Oblique L Oblique
Area where roots enter lung
hilum
What is the right lung against?
SVC IVC heart Esophagus Azygous
Left lung pressed against
Heart
Aortic arch
esophagus
thoracic aorta